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Denied Visa Thrice, Now Leads $1 Trillion Chip Giant
28 May
Summary
- Sanjay Mehrotra leads Micron Technology, a global semiconductor leader.
- Micron achieved $1 trillion market capitalization amid AI demand.
- Micron is making a significant $800 million investment in Gujarat, India.

Sanjay Mehrotra, who faced three US visa rejections as a student in 1976, now leads Micron Technology, a critical player in the global semiconductor industry. His journey parallels that of other Indian-origin executives at the helm of major tech firms.
Micron recently surpassed a $1 trillion market valuation, propelled by the escalating demand for memory chips essential for artificial intelligence infrastructure. This surge places the company among America's most valuable enterprises.
Mehrotra's leadership is also marked by Micron's substantial expansion in India, including an investment exceeding $800 million for a semiconductor assembly and testing facility in Sanand, Gujarat.
This facility is a key component of India's strategy to bolster its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and strengthen global supply chains.